We are currently seeking a Transport Planner  to join our Transport team at our Appleton site.  As a Transport Planner you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the wider Stobart network, whilst complying with legal responsibilities.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Dyas (06:00 - 18:00)

Salary: £26,250 Per Annum

Job responsibilities of Transport Planner include:

• Effective management and planning of drivers, through on-going communication and using our state-of-the-art transport software
• Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations)
• To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost
• Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard
• Make regular use of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency
• Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing)
• Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained